Quarry Road Fire, North Carolina
Quarry Road is a wildfire currently listed in North Carolina, United States, with an estimated burned area of 283 acres (115 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 90%
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Containment reported at 75%
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Size reported at approximately 283 acres (115 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.9332, -78.4238
Current Situation
Quarry Road is a wildfire currently listed in North Carolina, United States, with an estimated burned area of 283 acres (115 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
The fire was last updated 3 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Shallotte (5.7 km NE), Sunset Beach (10 km SW), Calabash (14.1 km W), Carolina Shores (14.9 km W).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 2 other active fires within about 141 km.
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Agency-reported size for Quarry Road Fire, North Carolina · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Shallotte
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Sunset Beach
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Calabash
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Carolina Shores
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Little River
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Oak Island
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in North Carolina (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Shallotte at 3.5 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 20 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Quarry Road |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NCNCS-260066 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | North Carolina |
| Location | Shallotte, Brunswick |
| Latitude | 33.93317 |
| Longitude | -78.42384 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 4:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 283 ac |
| Containment % | 90% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 12 |
| Estimated cost | $59,000 |
| Fuel | Southern Rough |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Shallotte (3.5 mi NE), Sunset Beach (6.2 mi SW), Calabash (8.8 mi W), Carolina Shores (9.3 mi W), Little River (12 mi W), Oak Island (15 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 10, 2026, 3:50 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Quarry Road Fire is currently reported at approximately 283 acres (115 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Quarry Road Fire is located in North Carolina, United States at approximately 33.9332, -78.4238. Nearby towns include Shallotte (5.7 km NE), Sunset Beach (10 km SW), Calabash (14.1 km W), Carolina Shores (14.9 km W).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 90% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-10.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Shallotte (3.5 mi NE), Sunset Beach (6.2 mi SW), Calabash (8.8 mi W), Carolina Shores (9.3 mi W), Little River (12 mi W), Oak Island (15 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 2 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 3 minutes ago).